Da Paolo

A nice restaurant outside the front of the Vatican. It specialises in gluten-free pasta (which is what attracted me to it).

Meal

A custom request. Gluten free spaghetti with cheese, mushrooms and garlic. It was absolutely gorgeous! It was easily better than any pasta I've eaten in England. They even added extra garlic for me which I thought was a nice touch.

Atmosphere and decor

Flowers and greenery surrounded the outdoor area which gave the restaurant a peaceful feel.

Dress code

Smart-casual. Mainly tourists ate here.

Locality

Outside the front of the Vatican where people que.

Service

Helpful staff, they all spoke English very well. Staff went out of their way to help, very high quality service. I expected a much higher price than I actually paid due to the decor and level of service.

Other remarks

I'd definitely recommend this restaurant.

They offered to keep the rest of my wine chilled until I finished my Vatican tour.

There was a special English-tourist section on the back of the menu. I also saw a European family being offered a menu in their own language.